On a crisp November morning, Jay Dhillon dropped off his two-year old niece "Mia," at day care in Oak Brook, Illinois. He had no idea this was a day that would change his business pursuits.

As the pair strode to the little girl's classroom, Jay found himself wading through a sea of coughs, sneezes and wheezes. It was no wonder why Mia got sick so often at day care, but Jay began to question whether day cares took every precaution to prevent contagious viruses from spreading.

Jay spoke to his sister-in-law, Dr. Kiran Dhillon. As a Doctor of Infectious Disease, Dr. Dhillon remarked that nurseries and day cares are highly susceptible environments for germs and bacteria to thrive. People, especially children, interacting in such places have an increased risk of becoming ill. In addition, Dr. Dhillon claimed that a major vehicle in transferring bacteria, mold, mites and germs in day care settings was related to the toys that children pass back and forth, particularly the exchange of plush toys. Often, plush toys deteriorate because of molds, mites and bacteria.

An inventor at heart and holder of 17 National and International patents, Jay became fixated on making a plush toy that would last longer and fight against deterioration caused by molds, mites and bacteria.

After months of intensive research, Jay had discovered a way to create a toy that would protect itself from molds, mites or bacteria. In March of 2005, two medically proven processes and products that reduce mold, bacteria and germs were used to make his new Plush Toy. By creating the World's safest, antimicrobial plush toy, Jay began his new company...

PURE PLUSHY!

Our Executive Team

C.E.O. – Jay Dhillon
Founder of several highly successful Internet businesses, Mr. Dhillon demonstrates his leadership best by finding creative ways to solve issues. An avid reader Mr. Dhillon continues to keep abreast of new technologies, trends and market conditions. Mr. Dhillon has an energetic leadership style with an informal positive attitude. His role of C.E.O. is focused on building the Pure Plushy brand and continually enhancing Product Features and Consumer Satisfaction.

V.P. Operations – Roy Sharda
An experienced financial analyst, Mr Sharda will lead the Pure Plushy Team’s organizational structure, logistics and finances. With a Masters Degree in Finance and E-Commerce and over 8 years of industry experience, Mr. Sharda is an integral part of Pure Plushy’s executive Team.

National Sales Manager – Lyle Otto
With 21 years of broker sales experience and 15 years as a corporate buyer in the Chicago market, Mr.Otto will lead the PURE PLUSHY sales team in the nationwide roll out of," THE SAFEST & SOFTEST PLUSH TOY IN THE WORLD"

Director of Marketing - David T. Kneip
Graduate of Devry University, Dave has many years of Marketing & Publishing experience. A leader at Houghton Mifflin’s Riverside Publishing, Dave has developed and managed many projects with national recognition. Dave will fill the role of orchestrating Pure Plushy’s Marketing initiatives and National Campaigns with distributors and retailers that include “In store, web, packaging and promotions.”